Is Uber Available on the French Riviera? Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez Explained

Updated October 2026 · By the Luxotica Team, private chauffeurs on the French Riviera

Please note: Luxotica does not operate in Monaco. We do not offer pickups, drop-offs or transfers to or from the Principality. This guide is here to help you plan your trip by train, bus or taxi.

Short answer: yes, Uber is available on the French Riviera, but not everywhere in the same way. It works well in Nice and reasonably well in Cannes and Antibes. Monaco forbids pick-ups by Uber and similar apps: a driver can drop you off there after collecting you in France, but cannot collect you inside the Principality. In smaller villages and in Saint-Tropez, cars can be scarce, so taxis or a pre-booked chauffeur are often the safer choice.

Where does Uber work on the French Riviera?

Uber on the French Riviera is strongest in Nice and along the coast towards Cannes. Availability drops as you move into smaller towns, hill villages and the Var. This town-by-town summary shows what to expect.

Place	Uber availability	Good alternative
Nice (city and airport)	Good, 24/7	Taxi (€32 fixed fare airport → centre), private chauffeur
Cannes	Usually available, tight during festivals	Taxi (€85 fixed fare from Nice Airport), chauffeur
Antibes / Juan-les-Pins	Available, fewer cars	Taxi (€72 fixed fare from Nice Airport)
Monaco	Pick-ups not allowed; drop-offs from France tolerated	Monaco taxis
Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, hill villages	Limited, especially for the ride back	Chauffeur with waiting time
Saint-Tropez	Limited, long waits in summer	Pre-booked transfer

Taxi fixed fares are the official 2026 prices from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, excluding supplements. Uber’s own city guide says rides in Nice can be requested 24/7 and reserved up to 30 days ahead.

Is there Uber in Monaco?

Not for pick-ups. Monaco’s government states that foreign platforms connecting professional drivers with private customers are forbidden in the Principality. The only tolerated exception is dropping off a client who was collected outside Monaco, according to the Government of Monaco.

In practice, that means:

• Nice → Monaco by Uber: possible. The driver picked you up in France and can drop you in Monaco.
• Monaco → Nice by Uber: you cannot be collected inside Monaco. Use a Monaco taxi instead.
• Leaving late at night: plan your return before you go, because taxi queues after events can be long.

For the full picture on this route, read how to get from Nice Airport to Monaco and whether Monaco is worth a day trip from Nice.

Is there Uber in Nice?

Yes. Nice is the easiest place to use Uber on the French Riviera, with cars available around the clock, including at the airport. For short city trips Uber is usually cheaper than a taxi, but from the airport a taxi costs a fixed €32 to central Nice. Our guide is Uber cheaper than a taxi in Nice compares the two in detail.

Is there Uber in Cannes?

Usually, yes. Uber operates between Nice and Cannes and within Cannes. During the Film Festival, MIPIM, Cannes Lions and summer weekends, demand rises sharply and prices can surge or cars can become hard to find. See our dedicated guide: is it easy to get an Uber in Cannes.

Is Uber safe on the French Riviera?

Uber uses professional drivers in France, so the experience is broadly similar to a VTC (private hire) service. Trips are tracked in the app and you can share your route with someone. As anywhere, check the plate and the driver’s name before getting in.

What are the alternatives to Uber on the French Riviera?

When Uber isn’t available, or isn’t reliable enough for a specific trip, these are the main alternatives:

• Taxis: available at ranks and by phone. Airport fares to Nice, Antibes, Cannes and Monaco are fixed.
• Trains (TER): the coastal line links Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Villefranche, Monaco and Menton. They’re quick and inexpensive, but crowded in summer.
• Buses: the Lignes d’Azur network around Nice, and regional Zou! lines along the coast.
• Private chauffeur: a pre-booked car with a fixed price, useful for airport transfers, hill villages and events (Luxotica does not operate in Monaco).

Planning a trip Uber can’t cover well, like a late arrival or a hill-village day out? Our private chauffeur service in Nice meets you inside the terminal, tracks your flight and confirms a fixed price before you travel.

When is a chauffeur better than Uber?

A pre-booked chauffeur is the better choice when certainty matters more than the lowest fare. Typical cases:

1. You’re landing late or your flight may be delayed, and you want someone waiting in arrivals.
2. You’re travelling with a group or lots of luggage (a Mercedes V-Class seats up to 7 with 7 bags).
3. You’re attending an event in Cannes or Monaco when cars are scarce and prices surge.
4. You need a driver to wait while you visit a hill village like Èze or Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line on Uber on the French Riviera

Uber on the French Riviera works well in Nice, reasonably in Cannes and Antibes, poorly in hill villages and Saint-Tropez, and not at all for pick-ups in Monaco. For everyday city trips it’s a good option. For airport arrivals, events and anything time-critical, a taxi with a fixed fare or a pre-booked chauffeur is more dependable; in Monaco, use a local taxi.

Want a guaranteed car? Request a fixed-price quote for your transfer anywhere on the Riviera.